Born 1968 in southeastern Washington state, Nate Mendel spent his formative years playing bass in multiple punk and indie bands, first achieving international renown with Sunny Day Real Estate. In 1995, Nate made his debut as a founding member of Foo Fighters, where he has held down the low end for 30 years and counting. Nate's self-taught style is unmistakable in its unique balance of melody, passion and technical prowess – and is integral to the foundation of Foo Fighters' sound, as well as other projects including his solo album under the Lieutenant moniker.

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Solid groove

Nate's bass lines anchor a variety of compositions ranging from stadium rock anthems to delicate ballads with precision and depth, consistently balancing unique melodic sensibilities with a solid rhythmic groove. While the bedrock of his signature sound remains his Fender Precision bass and SVT cabs, Nate has continually expanded his sonic palette, incorporating a range of different tones over his years playing with Foo Fighters and others.